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Best Breat Pumps and Breast Pads
Asked by B.H. from Panama City
on September 3, 2009
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Good morning, Ladies!
I am trying to do research on the best best pumps, both manual and electric. I've heard good reviews about the manual Lansolil but most revie...
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- I can't tell you anything about pumps, but I wasn't too impressed with the reusable nursing pads. They would work well nearer to the end of the nursing period for me,...
- I rented a breastpump from the hospital at first to get my supply to come in well. Then I bought a Medela pump in style. I LOVE that pump. Double, electric with the...
- Yes, the Medela is expensive, but it works well. I'm not sure about buying a used pump. I know milk did back up into my tubing and the motor a few times. So if you ...
Having Trouble Pumping, Looking for Guidance....
Asked by A.F. from Seattle
on June 26, 2008
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I have been fortunate to be able to exclusively breastfeed my 6-month old daughter (I was not able to do so with my son). Several months ago, when I was planning to re...
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- I returned to work when my daughter was 8 weeks. I began pumping at about 5 weeks to build up a supply too. My mom passed when my daughter was 5 weeks old and then m...
- When I was having trouble with my milk supply a nurse told me about breast compression. Unfortunatley I lost the address to the website she recommended, but its worth...
- I breastfed/pumped for 3 months and pumped exclusively for the following 7 months--so I have learned a few things along the way. There are probably two reasons that y...
Pumping to Store for When I Return to Work
Asked by M.B. from Miami
on August 8, 2006
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I am so overwhelmed by all the responses to my first question - thank you!!
Many of you said that you pumped one breast while the child nursed at the other. I tried ...
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- Hello...for starters CONGRATS on BFeeding...it is hard but, its so worth it I cant put it into words... Try the football hold. Sit on the couch or proped up in bed, w...
- Wow! I didn't try that. I just fed my daughter with one, then put her down and pumped the other. If you find out how to do both at once, I'd be interested to hear it.
- GOD BLESS YOU how do you have time for anything like the small things you have to get at the store? who will care for him when you go back to work?
Single Vs. Double Breast Pump
Asked by E.P. from Kansas City
on April 25, 2009
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I have been using a manual pump just while I am at work and BF while I'm home, but I am wanting to buy an electric breast pump because eventually I will be pumping all...
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- While I was working I used a Medela double-breast pump and was very happy with it. Using a double pump means you can pump in half the time - which made a big differenc...
- I have only used a single, but I never worked full time. For that (and this time for me, even though I don't) I would get a double. You will get much more more quick...
- I am not familiar with the Lansinoh pump. I have used Medella and loved it! I tried some other cheaper brands and they didn't work at all. They just tugged on me an...
Best Type of Breast Pump
Asked by D.M. from Kansas City
on July 22, 2007
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I have been renting my breast pump and would like to purchase one. The prices all vary so much. I liked my Medela pump but of course it is the most expensive. I kno...
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- I hear you about the cost. I rented pumps with both my children because I only planned to nurse for the first few months. Overall I'd have to recommend the Medela. I'd...
- I personally never had success with any pump. I never tried the electrical ones (I've heard Medela is the best) because I just couldn't afford to spend that much mone...
- I used a Medela pump with my first child and I'm currently using an Ameda with my second child. I know you hear how great Medela is but honestly I can't tell the di...
Recommendations for Breast Pumps
Asked by J.R. from New York
on August 7, 2009
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Hi all,
I need to get a breast pump because I will return to working full time after maternity leave. I don't know anything about pumps, but I do know some of the thi...
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- Ameda Purely Yours double pump is nice! Where do you live? My friend owns a maternity/nursing boutique in Poughkeepsie, NY. She sells pumps and is also certified la...
- I am a teacher too! I pumped all last year with the Medela Pump in Style. It's a double breast pump. I had the purse style bag but it also comes in a backpack style...
- medela pump in style... costly but there is no messing around if you need a good pump, and especially as a teacher where you will surely need it to work well and quick...
Tubing Discoloration
Asked by T.S. from Portland
on December 4, 2008
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My tubing for my breast pump looks as if it has mold (little black spots) at the end. I know that I have not dried the tubing completely on more than a few occasions. ...
Looking for an Electrical Breast Pump - Preferably Medela
Asked by V.F. from Dallas
on July 25, 2007
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Hi everyone
I am looking for an electric breast pump. I am due in 4 weeks and I wanted to see whether there were other options out there before I shed out the much ne...
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- hi, I have a Medela Pump In Style. I loved it and recommended it to 2 friends who loved theirs. It only needs new tubing and I have the lady who has it or I can pick...
- Please don't buy a used pump. I can appreciate the fact that a good pump does cost a ton, but there are just too many health risks with a used pump. I personally use t...
- I pumped for almost a year while I worked full time and I used the Avent Isis Breast Pump. I did hours of research before I purchased it and the reviews all said it w...
Breast Pump
Asked by J.E. from Rockford
on July 29, 2008
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I'm pregnant, due in 2 months and want to get a breast pump. I'll be staying at home with my baby, so don't feel that I need a heavy duty breast pump. I see so many re...
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- Hi J.. I also am a stay at home Mom. My sister-in-law gave me the Medela breast pump but I didn't pump that often, so I bought the Medela pump that is not electric and...
- I rarely had to pump because I only worked a few days a week. I have both a Playtex dual electric pump and Avent Isis (manual). I found that the Avent Isis was easie...
- Hello J.! Congrads on your new baby to be!! Don't worry about purchasing a pump right now. The hospital will give you one. They will also teach the "how to' in usin...
Need Advice on Good Breast Pump
Asked by B.B. from San Luis Obispo
on February 17, 2009
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hi ladies. i am in the last semester of the registered nursing program, and am due in two weeks. i have chosen to return to school after taking just a week off (i kn...
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- The only pump I used was the Medela Pump in Style Advanced Backpack. It worked really well for me and was neat and compact. My friends all used a Medela pump as well...
- Hi B.- My daughter didn't latch on for 3 1/2 months so I pumped exclusively for that period. I LOVED the Medela Pump in Style. I ended up using it for both of my ...
- I only scanned over some of the responses and I am also a fan of the Medela Pump in Style Advanced. The only thing I didn't see (of the few I scanned) was the halter ...
